School Board Retreat Follow-Up Strategic Plan Recommendations June 13, 2013

1. Horizon 2020 “Unleashing Student Potential” School Board Retreat Follow-Up Strategic Plan Recommendations June 13, 2013

2. At the retreat, we proposed moving from our current model… Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority

3. …to one student-centered goal

4. Our Proposed Goal and Objectives

5. How We Will Measure the Goal Baseline Measure and Quality Assurance Indicators

6. Baseline Goal Measure • On-time graduation rate for a given class and enrollment groups (includes all diploma types, GEDs, and Certificates of Completion)

7. Quality Assurance Indicators… • Performance Tasks • Advanced Studies Diplomas • Industry Certifications • Arts, Extra-Curriculars, Sports • Mentorships and Internships • Volunteer Activities • CWRA • College Retention Rate • Other? 

8. Narrowing Potential Priorities • Focus of Retreat : • Narrowing the List of Priorities Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority

9. Narrowing the Priorities • Red = Consensus • Blue = 3 or More • White = 1 Individual

10. Objective 1 – We Will Engage Every Student “All teachers and schools will engage every student in meaningful, authentic and rigorous work through the use of instructional best practices and supportive technologies that will motivate students to be self-directed and inquisitive learners. “ Potential Priorities • Define, develop, and implement effective teaching practices that maximize rigor and meaningful engagement for all students AND expand PD for teachers and administrators…(5R) • Integrate supportive technologies and the use of contemporary learning spaces into the instructional program delivery (4B)

11. Objective 2 – We Will Implement Balanced Assessments • “ACPS will implement a balanced assessment system that accurately reflects student demonstration and mastery of our Lifelong-Learner Competencies.“ Potential Priorities • Other: Develop ACPS graduation seal to reflect division graduation requirements (5R) • Other: Board will strive to receive State waiver(s) from SOL testing requirements, to assess Albemarle students via more rigorous, performance-based assessments (5R)

12. Objective 3 – We Will Improve Opportunity and Achievement • “ACPS will improve opportunity and achievement for all students and enrollment groups.“ Potential Priorities • Measure and report student performance on key metrics for work and college readiness from K through high school AND monitor and report student performance on ACPS division-wide performance task assessments (5B)

13. Objective 4 – We Will Create and Expand Partnerships • “ACPS will create and expand partnerships with parents, community and business leaders to fulfill their essential roles as actively engaged partners in supporting student achievement and outcomes for student success “ Potential Priorities • Implement a comprehensive mentorship and internship program throughout the school division (5W) • Use strategic communications to invest the full community in supporting student achievement and outcomes for student success (2W)

14. Objective 5 – We Will Optimize Resources • “ACPS will optimize all resources to achieve the school division’s strategic goal and outcomes for student success“ Potential Priorities • Other: Obtain funding from Board of Supervisors and/or community to support Board priorities and Horizon 2020 strategic plan – World Languages Program (4B) • Ensure health and safety of the school community (2W)

15. Next Steps: • June 27th - Board Work Session • Finalize Priorities • Adopt New Plan • July/August - Summer Alignment • Leaders Align School and Department Improvement Plans and KPIs • July/August – Communications Campaign